ABOUT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Opening Doors
to
Great Futures
As a national association our mission is to assist and support county organisations and local clubs to provide safe and exciting places for young people, where they can participate in a range of activities and develop their potential through a range of experiences.
By supporting member clubs and county organisations, together we will be able to provide young people with:
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An attractive, affordable and planned programme of activities and events.
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A safe place to learn and grow.
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On-going voluntary relationships with local clubs and county organisations.
Latest News
Check back for further reports and news about our activities and events.
Dare to Be You Project
The “Dare to Be You” project, an empowering 8-week course designed to boost confidence, resilience, and self-esteem among young women, culminated in a successful celebration event held at Fullcircle’s Youth[…]
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Priorities for a National Youth Strategy
WESTMINSTER MEDIA FORUM: Andy Hamill – Thursday 24th April 2025 Hello Everyone. It’s great to have the opportunity to speak to you all this morning. My name is Andy Hamill[…]
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NABGC Cross Country Championships
On Saturday the NABGC Cross Country Championships took place at Layer Marney, Colchester, hosted by Essex Boys and Girls Clubs. This year we had 94 runners take part and compete[…]
Read moreAmbassadors and Champions Clubs
NABGC is developing
Ambassadors and Champions Clubs.
Our Ambassador’s Club is for successful and influential business, community and political leaders who believe in the work we and our members are doing supporting local youth clubs and projects in our most deprived communities.
We look to our Ambassadors to speak out on behalf of our organisation, attract support and bring influence that helps advance our mission of helping young people to thrive.
Our Champions Club seeks to bring together successful athletes, artists, performers and so on who have come through our movement. Perhaps they have been a member at one of the clubs across our movement and / or have taken part in of our tournaments.
Our Champions will provide support to the work we are doing by allowing us to be induct them into our Champions Club, supporting our events when they are able and helping us to connect with former NABGC Champions.
Current members of our Champions Club include
Steve Bunce: Boxing expert, commentator, journalist and broadcaster
Marvin Reece: Elected Mayor of Bristol”
Activities for the year ahead
100-Mile Canoe Test. River Wye.
The 100 mile canoe test is a personal challenge, not a race. Participants call on their skill, determination and stamina to achieve the 100 mile target over four days of paddling. The achievement brings a sense of personal fulfilment that will remain with the individual for life. Canoe Test 2025 celebrates the 60th anniversay of the event and follows the success of the thousands of young people that having taken part over the years.
At Basecamp: Fownhope Recreation Ground
Durham and National Athletics Championships
Athletics Championships 2025 (Run under UK Athletics Rules – Licence No. SOUTH R.A.C.TF-005)
From 12noon prompt
At Shildon-Sunnydale Leisure Centre
NABGC Boxing Championships
National Finals Dinner Show
From 6.15pm until 11.30pm
At Braxted Park Estate
Our Partners
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our partners listed here.
NABGC are affiliate members of the World Federation who advance, enhance and develop Youth Organizations around the World.
The UK’s Highest Rated Games Room Retailer
Berns Brett are proud to be our official insurance provider to protect your club and members for all your activities.
Contact us
Get in touch
Address:
Essex Boys and Girls Clubs, Harway House, Meadowside, Rectory Lane, Chelmsford CM1